Taylor and Francis

Taylor and Francis

English

"Holgersson’s book makes an ideal introduction to a complex subject for students of both history and sociology. It combines lucid summaries of classic theories of class and of the postmodern debate about discursive construction with vivid examples from contemporary popular culture and original observations about class and gender." Professor Peter Burke, Emmanuel College Cambridge "Class does not go away, it only changes name and form. This book recognises this handsomely. It is lively, accessible, and thoughtful in equal measure. It moves with the times, and therefore does justice to the changed times of class,revisiting old themes in a new way and opening up much new ground." Patrick Joyce, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Manchester, Honorary Professor, University of Edinburgh and Visiting Research Fellow, Trinity College Dublin